Change making and delivering device



Sept. 24, 1935. M. DORMAN I 2,015,621

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Patented Sept. 24, 1935 PATENT o-FFlcs CHANGE MAKING AND DELIVERING DEVICE Morris Dorman, Baltimore, Md. 7 Application March 2, 1934, Serial No. 713,737

12 Claims. (01. 194-91) This invention relates to a change making and delivering device designed primarily for use in connection with coin controlled article vending machines, but it is to be understood that the device may be employed independently or in any connection for which it may be found applicable, and the invention has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a manually operable device of the class referred to for making and for delivering therefrom, within convenient reach, of the necessary change, when a coin of greater value than the sale price of the article to be vended has been inserted in the device.

16 A further object of the invention is to provide, in a. manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of the class referred to including means for delivering therefrom, an inserted coin of greater value than the cost of the article to be vended,

I. when the device is empty of the coins which are required in the making of change.

Further objects of the invention are to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of the class referred to which is comparatively sim- Il ple in its construction and arrangement for obtaining the purpose sought thereby, strong, durable, compact, readily assembled, conveniently operated, and comparatively inexpensive to set up.

To the above ends essentially, and to others 80 which may hereinafter appear, the invention consists of such parts, and-such combination of parts as fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

In the drawings: 8 Figure 1 is aside elevation of the device.

Figure 2 is a plan view of the device, taken on a plane parallel to the base plate.

' Figure 3 is an end elevation showing the upper part of the higher end of the device on a plane 40 perpendicular toFigure'Z.

.Fisme 4 is a view similar to Figure 3 but showing the opposite end of the device and thebottom of the front support.

Figure 5 is a detail section 'on the line 5-5 45 ofFigure2.'

Figure 6 is a detail sectionon the-line H ofFigure 2.

- Figure '7 is a detail section on the line 'I-l -oiFigure2., so Figure 8 is a section on the-line-H of Fig- FigureilisasectiononthelineQ-QofFigure'l.

Figure 10 is a section on the line 10-" of-Fig- Figure 11 is a detail plane of the change deliverer shown in Figure 9.

Figure 12 is a detail plane of the change deliverer shown in Figure '10.

Figure 13 is a section on the line li-ll of 5 Fi ure 2.

Figure 14 is a detail view from. the-right of Figure 13 showing the carriage and elevator forming elements of the inserted coin expelling mechanism.

/ 10 Figure 15 is a section on the line Iil5 of Figure 14.

Figure 16 is a section on the line lG-l. of Figure 15.

Figure 1'7 isa face view of the coin supporting 15 plate forming an element of the inserted coin expelling mechanism.

Figure 18 is a top plan of the combined coin gripping elevator lowering-and carriage shifting arm of theexpelling mechanism.

Figure 19 is a plan view of a portion of the coin chute and showing themeans used to discard therefrom one cent pieces.

Figure 20 is an elevation of the parts shown in Figure 19 from the right side of that figure.

Figure 21 is a section on the line Ii-Il of Figure 19.

Figure 22 is a schematic view of the several coin supporting plates and pushers.

Figure 23 is a view of the change delivering and inserted coin chutesand further showing the'arrangement in dotted line of the openings through ghich the change drops into the change deliver- 8 mm L Flgure24isaredueedii rwectiveviewda housing for the device.

. The invention in its broadest aspects is for the 4 purpose of delivering the correct amoimt' of change required between a coin of greater value and the sale or vending price of an article of 40 merchandise. The device, is illustrated by way of example, for accurately making change between a coin of greater value and a live cent sale or vending price for the article. The arrangement of the'various elements of the device, to be hereinafter sp'ecific'allydescribed, is such that after a half dollar ora quarter or a dime has been inserted in the device, the latter when operated will deliver change consisting of a quarter and four nickles or four nickels or one nickel 6i) 7 v respectively. i

with reference'to Figures 1 and 3, the device has as a part thereof a vertically disposed rear support I of the desired height and of. skeleton I form. The support. is'forxned with a'pai'r oflL upstanding side members 2, 3 having inwardly extending flanges 4, 5 respectively at their upper ends. The upper ends 6 of the side members 2, 3 are beveled downwardly from rear to front. The flanges 4, 5 are disposed at a downward inclination from rear to front and their upper faces are flush with the upper ends of the members 2, 3. The support l'in proximity to its upper end includes a transversely extending cross bar l which merges into the inner faces of the side members 2, 3. The bar 1 is of angleshape cross section to form a horizontal flange 8 and a vertically disposed flange 9, the latter at one end being cut out lengthwise thereof, as

at l0. s The member 3 is formed with a cutout extending from front to rear thereof at a downward inclination. The cutout opens at the front of member 3. The top and bottom walls of cutout l merge into the front ends of the top and bottom walls of cutout The cutouts l0 and II provide a clearance for the lower end of the elevator of an upper coin expelling mechazontal part l4. The vertical part I3 is anchored |9 and 20.

in any suitable manner against member 3.

With reference to Figure 4, the device has as a part thereof a front support of less width and height than the support I. The support l5 has its top I8 beveled downwardly from rear to front, the bevel being of the same degree as the bevel at the upper end of support I. The support |5 at one side is cut outas at I! to form a clearance for a purpose to'be referred to.

Mounted upon and secured upon the upper ends of the supports and I5 is a base plate l8, best shown in Figures 1, 2 and 13 which inclines downwardly from rear to front. 1

With reference to Figures 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9, the device includes four coin storage tubes indicated generally at 19, 20,- 2| and 22.

sociated therewith, which will be hereinafter referred to, for causing the discharge of one quarter therefrom, to form a portion of the change when the latter is to amount to forty-five cents. The tube is arranged in parallel spaced relation to and inwardly of the tubel9 and has the aforesaid means associated therewith for causing the discharge therefrom of four nickles at one time to form the remaining portion of the change when the latter is to amount to forty-five'cents. The means referred to is common to the tubes The tube 2| is for the storage of nickels and has means associated therewith, which will be hereinafter referred to, for causing the discharge therefrom of four nickels at one time when the change is to amount to twenty cents. The tube 22 is for the storage of nickels and has means associated therewith to be hereinafter referred to for causing the discharge therefrom of a single nickel when the change amounts to five cents. The tubes 20, 2| and 22 are arranged in a row extending lengthwise with respect to plate l8 and disposed in parallel spaced relation'. I

The base plate I8 is provided inwardly with respect to the lower end-of tube l9 with a circular opening 24 (Figure 9) for the passage of the discharged quarters from the tube I9 into a change delivering'or conducting chute to be hereinafter referred to. The base plate I8 is formed in parallel spaced relation to and inward- The tube I9 isfor the storage of .quarters and has means as- 1y of the opening 24 with an opening 25 (Figure 9) for the passage of the discharged four nickels from the tube 20 into the change chute. The opening 25 is formed with a pair of oppositely disposed diametrically opposed extensions 25, 21. V 5

There is associated with and disposed inwardly of the tubes 2| and 22 openings for the passage of the nickles discharged therefrom throughthe base plate l3 into the change chute, and the form of each of such openings is similar to the 10 opening 25. That opening which associates with tube 2| is indicated at 28 (Figure 10) and the opening which associates with the tube 22 is indicated at 29 (Figure 13). The openings 25, 28 and 29 are arranged in 'a'row lengthwise of 15 base plate 13 and disposed in parallel spaced. relation.

The base plate I3 is formed with a square opening 30 arranged between'the openings 23, 23. The base plate I8 is further formed with a row 90 of rectangular slots disposed lengthwise thereof. Each slotis arranged in parallel spaced relation to an opening 25, 28, 23 and 30. With reference to Figure 13, there-is shown a slot of the row disposed relative to opening23 and such slot is designated 3|. The other slots of the row are designated 32, 33 and 34 (Figure 22) Connected to-or integral with the upper face of base plate l8 and flush with the side edge 35 of the latter, are spaced upstanding parallel guide forming 30 members 35, 31, 33, 33 43 and 4| (Figures 3 and 11.) The guide forming members extend transversely of the plate |3.' Each ofsaid members includes a pair of stretches 42, 43 (Figures 7 and 22). The stretch 42 is ofgreater height 35 includes a pair of stretches 42, 43 (Figures 7 and 22, the stretches 42, 43 of the members 35, 3'! coact to provide a guideway 44 which is common to an expelling mechanism for an inserted coin of the value of fifty cents and a change deliverer for discharging-a quarter and four nickels; the stretches 42,43 of the members 33 and 39 coact to provide a guideway 45 which is common to an expelling mechanism for an inserted coin of the value of a quarter and a change deliverer for discharging four nickels; the stretches 42, 43 of members 33 and 40 coact to provide a guideway 46 for an expelling mechanism for an inserted coin of the value of a nickel and for a purpose to be referred to; and the stretcher 42, 43 of the members 40 and 4| coact to provide a guideway 41 which is common to an expelling mechanism for an inserted coin of the value of a dime and a change deliverer for discharging a nickel The expelling mechanisms and the change deliverers will be presently referred to.

With reference to Figures 13 and 22, the base plate l8 which forms the bottom wall of each of the guideways is beveled downwardly, as at 43,

from the outer ends of the slots 3|, 32, 33 and 34 w to the side edge 35 of the plate l8.

With reference to Figures 1, '2, 3 and 4: Anchored upon the upper face of base plate l8 at the upper and lower ends of the latter, and between the lengthwise median and edge 35 of said plate, are aligning angle-shaped brackets 49, 50

' respectively. The bracket 49 includes a vertical arm 5| and a horizontally disposed arm 52 extending outwardly from the upper end of arm 5| and beyond the edge 35 of plate |8. The arm 5| is provided at its upper end with a bearing 53. The arm 52 is formed with a pair of spaced bearings 54, 55 and a notch 56 in its top edge. The bracket 50 includes a vertical arm 51 and a horizontal arm 58 extending outwardly from 75.

the upper end of arm 51 and beyond the edge 35 of plate I8. The arm 51 is provided'at its upper end with a bearing 59. The arm 58 is formed with a pair of spaced bearings 68, 5|. The bearings 58, 54 and 55 align with the bearings 59, 98 and 8| respectively. Journaled in the bearing 59 (Figure 2) and extending inwardly and outwardly therefrom is s downwardly inclined primary operating shaft 82 of tubular form having a crank handle 53 secured to itsouter end. Journaled in the bearing 53 and extending into the shaft 62 is a downwardly inclined secondary operating shaft 94 provided with a radially disposed pin 55, which extends through a circumferentially disposed slot 85 formed in shaft 62. The pin 85 is arranged outwardly with respect to bracket 58 and coacts' with end wall 61 of slot 86 for coupling the shafts 62. 64 to move them in unison after shaft 62 has been partly revolved in a clockwise direction. The pin 65 also coacts with theend wall 61 for moving the shafts in an anti-clockwise direction after the required change has been delivered from the, device or an inserted coin expelled from the latter without a change delivery. The shaft 82 has a peripheral shoulder 68. The shaft 64 carries a collar 69 at its upper end. The shoulder 88 coacts with the collar 89 to prevent the lengthwise shifting of the shafts 82, 64 relative to the brackets 49, 58.

With reference to Figure 2: Journaled in the bearings 54, 68 is an inner downwardly inclined rock shaft 18. The latter and the shaft 64 constitute actuators for and are common to the expelling mechanisms for inserted coins'and which will be hereinafter referred to. The shaft 18 carries stop collars 1I, 12 coacting with the.

brackets 49, 58 to prevent the lengthwise shifting of shaft 18 relative to the brackets. The shaft 18 in close proximity to bracket58 (Figures 2 and 5) is formed with an outwardly and downwardly extending crank arm 13 engageable by a means to be presently referred to for the purpose of operating shaft 18.

With reference to-Figures 1, 2, 5 and 13: Journaled in the bearings 55, 5| is an outer downwardly inclined rock shaft 14 constituting an actuator for a series of pusher mechanisms 15,

16, 11, and 18 respectively for half dollars, quarters, nickels and dimes which are inserted inthe device. These mechanisms will be hereinafter referred to. The shaft 14 is provided adjacent its lower end with an inwardly extending crank arm 19 engag'eable by a meansto bereferr'ed to for the purpose of operating shaft"; The'innerf.

end of crank arm 19' carries a laterally disposed stub shaft 88 having confined thereon a roller 88".

V The shaft 14 is provided at-its ends with collars 8!, 82 which coact with the brackets 49, 58respectively for arresting the lengthwise movemen of the shaft relative to the brackets.

The primary operating shaft 82 is spring controlled, and-for such purpose, see Figure 2. A coiled controlling spring 88 is mounted about the shaft between a collar 84 and the bracket 58. The spring is anchored at one end to collar and at its other end to bracket 50. The collar 04 is revoluble about shaft 82 for increasing-"or decreasing the tension of spring 83. The collar 84 is formed with a circular row of openings 85 (Figure 5) for the passage of a coupling pin 88 to connect it to an actuator element 81 (Figures 2, 5 and-'6.) for the crank arms 18', 19. The element 81 is fixed to and bodily movable with shaft 82. The latter is of materially less length than shaft 84, and has its inner end ahutted by. a stop collar 88 (Figure 2) fixed to shaft 54. The

element 81 is positioned on shaft 82 at the inner end of the latter.

. With referenceto Figures 2 5, 6 and 13, the 5 ;continuation of the bottom edge 95 of the protuberance 91. The cutout 94 has extending therethrough the roller 88' of crank arm 19.

, The crank arms 13, 19 are disposed between plate 20 89 and bracket 58. The crank arm 13 extends below the crank arm 19. That face of plate 89 which opposes the inner face of bracket 58 at a point below cutout 94 and outwardly with re- 4 speet to slot 98, has secured thereto a support 98 carrying stub shaft 91 extending towards bracket 50.- The stub shaft 91 has confined thereon a roller 98 upon which is seated the crank arm 13. The construction of the actuator element '81 and its arrangement relative to the crank arms 13, 19 provide when shaft 62 is operated in a clockwise direction for the shifting of shaft 18 in a like direction and the shifting of shaft 14 in a counterclockwise direction. When shaft 82 is shifted clockwise, the element 81 is moved in a like direction whereby the roller 98 and the lower wall 99 of cutout 94 will act to elevate in opposite directions the crank arms 19, 19 respectively. The element 81 depends through a slot I88 formed in base plate I8, Figure 2. When the shafts 82 and 84 are coupled together and moved. in a clockwise direction, the roller 88' clears thecutout 94 and rides against the curved outer edge 92 of plate 89 as such edge is elevated. The length of crank arm 13 is such that the roller 88 does not. clear it when element 81 is elevated. 1

With reference to Figures 1, 13,19, 20 and 21,

the device includes a coin chute for the purpose of inserting therein coins of greater value than and of a value corresponding to that of the sales price of the article. The chute is permanently open at its upper end. This chute is generally indicated at MI and is formed of an upstanding curved rear stretch- I82 and a downwardly -in-.-

clined stretch I83 which is arranged over lrmse plate I8. The stretch m extends rearwardly' and upwardly with respect to the rear end of plate I8. The chute I8I comprises a. bottom member- I84 of the desired width and length secured upon risers I85 anchored uponthe stretches 4| of the guide forming members. Each side marginal portion of the upper face of bottom member I84v has formed integral therewith or connectedthereto a row of spaced upstanding ribs I89. The ribs of 7 one row are arranged parallel to th ribs of the other row. The ribscoact to form the upper face of the bottom member I84 with a coin pa sage I81 lengthwise thereof. The lower end of passage :01 is closed. The ribs are of a width to provide stretches of the-passage I81 of different widths. The forward or leading stretch of passage I81, which is at the lower end of the passage I81 is of a width to receive "an inserted dime; the stretch following the leading stretch is of. a width 7 to receive an inserted 'nickel; the .stretch following the nickel receiving stretch is of a width to receive an inserted quarter, and the remaining stretch is of a width to receive an inserted half dollar. The ribs providing the stretch to receive a quarter constitute stops to arrest the downward movement of the half dollar below the stretch for the latter; the ribs providing the stretch to receive the nickel constitute stops to arrest the downward movement of the quarter below the stretch for the latter, and the ribs providing the stretch to receive the dime constitute stops to arrest the downward movement of the nickel below the stretch for the latter and also act to arrest a cent, if it was inserted into the device, from passing from the nickel receiving stretch into the dime receiving stretch. The lower ends of the ribs forming the half dollar receiving stretch are spaced from the upper ends of the ribs forming the quarter re: ceiving stretch to provide a groove for the entrance of a pusher for the half dollar and a discharge outlet for such coin. The lower ends of v the ribs forming the quarter receiving stretch are spaced from the upper ends of'the ribs forming the nickel receiving stretch to provide a groove receiving stretch are spaced from the lower end closure of the passage to provide a groove for the entrance of a pusher for the dime and a discharge outlet for such coin. The arrangement of a stretch, groove and outlet would be as shown in Figure 13 and wherein the stretch, groove and outlet are designated I00, I08 and I09 respectively. Each of the stretches referred to'has the bottom wall thereof transversely grooved, as at I03 (Figure 20) and also lengthwise grooved at the bottom of outlet I00; as at. I I0, Figure 13.

The chute I M also includes a top member I (Figures 13, 19 and 20) of the same width and length as bottom member I04. The top member III is secured upon the rows of ribs and forms a top closure for the coin passage. The inner side of top member III centrally with respect to each outlet I00 is cutout as at II 2, Figure 13 to provide a clearance.

The manner in which the interior of chute IN is formed is indicated by dotted lines Figure 2.

The coin pusher mechanisms are of like construction, and the description of one will apply to the other. Each of said mechanisms, and with reference to Figures 1, 13, 19 and 20, includes a slidable pusher II3 formed on its lower face with a tongue II4, for seating in a groove I09. The pusher H3 extends into a stretch I00 through a groove I08. The function of pusher ll3is to shift the coin from stretch I00 through the outlet I09. The pusher II3 travels in a direction transversely of the chute ml. The length of the pusher H3 is greater than the width of chute IOI and permanently projects from the outer side of the latter. The outer end of the pusher H3 is formed with an opening H5, into which extends the angularly disposed reduced lower end N8 of an operating arm III' which is fixed at its upper end to and depends at an outward inclination from the shaft 'I4.- On the operation of the latter in a counterclockwise direciton, the

' nisms for the inserted coins. Each expelling pusher II3 will be moved inwardly and transversely of chute IOI to discharge the coin from its receiving stretch, and when shaft I4 is moved clockwise, the pusher I I3 will be shifted outwardly to an extent to prevent it interfering with a 5 coin entering its receiving stretch.

The device includes expelling mechanisms for the inserted coins and the number of said mechanisms corresponds to that of the pusher mechamechanism isassociated with a pusher mechanism and is coupled for operation by the pushed coin as the latter is being shifted by a pusher mechanism from the coin chute. As the expelling mechanisms are of like construction, but one will be described, as the description of one will apply to the other. The expelling mechanisms are generally indicated at H4, H5, H6 and H1 for the half dollars, quarters, nickels and dimes respectively inserted in the coin chute I02.

With reference to Figures 2 and 13, but more especially'to Figure 13, each expelling mechanism includes a pair of springcontrolled couplers H0, H8 for detachably connecting it successively to the shafts I0, 64 respectively; a pair of sleeves I20, I2I loosely mounted on shafts I0, 64 respectively and detachably connected successively with the shafts I0, 04 respectively by the couplers 0, I l 9 respectively to provide for the moving of the sleeves bodily with the shafts. 'The shafts I0, 64

' are formed with sockets I22, I23 respectively to receive the couplers H3, H0 respectively. There is associated with thecouplers II 0, H0 shifting means I24, I25 therefor respectively. The coupler H0 is arranged below shaft I0. The coupler H0 is arranged above shaft 84.

The sleeve I20 has an opening I26 for aligning with socket I22. The normal position of the latter is at the bottomof sh'aft I0. The sleeve I2I has an opening I21 for aligning with socket I23.

The normal position of the latter is at the top of shaft 84. The opening I28 is of two different diameters, the smaller of which is to register with socketi22. The opening-I21 is of two different diameters, the smaller of which is to register with the socket I23. The walls of the openings I26, I21 are shouldered as at I28, I23 respectively.

The coupler I I0 is for extension through opening I28 to engage in socket I22 to couple shaft I0 and sleeve I20 together. The coupler I I9 is for extension through opening IT! to engage in socket I23 to couple shaft 04 and sleeve I2I together. The coupler H3 comprises a headed pin I30 and secured to and projecting from the outer end of the headof pin I30 is a lateral armI3I constituting an abutment for engagement by the shifting means I24 to move pin I30 vertically into socket I22 and to hold the pin in coupling position for the desired period. The means I24 consists of a cylinder I32 (Figure 13) positioned against the inner side of a bar I33 anchored at its ends upon blocks I34 (Figure 1) secured upon chute IM and extending inwardly therefrom. The cylinder I32 is open at its bottom and has its top formed with an inwardly extending annular flange I35. Movable lengthwise of and within cylinder 832 is a spring controlled plunger I36, which extends through flange I35 for the purpose of engaging arm I3I, whereby when theplunger I38 moves upwardly, the pin I30 and arm IEI will be moved in a like direction resulting in pin I30 coupling sleeve I24 and shaft I0 together when the opening I24 registers with socket I22. The plunger H075 normally depends below the bottom of cylinder -I32, through cutout H2 and into a stretch I06. The lower end of plunger I36 has a beveled surface I31 positioned in the path of the inserted coin to be shifted by a pusher. The arrangement referred to' provides for the coin which is to be discharged from chute IOI, acting upon plunger I36 raisingit to an extent to provide for pin I30 coupling sleeve I and shaft 10 together, whereby as shaft 10 revolves, sleeve I20 willbe carried therewith. The cylinder I32 is maintained in position by a clamping member I30 (Figure 13) bearing thereagainst and against the inner side of bar I33. The clamping member I36 and bar' I33 are secured together by clamping screws I39 (Figure ternally shouldered cylinder I40 (Figure 13),

which threadedly'engages with that portion of greater diameterof the wall of opening I21. The cylinder I40 projects from sleeve HI and has arranged therein a peripherally shouldered spring controlled shiftable plunger I4 I, of a length to extend beyond each end of the cylinder I46. The plunger' "I when shifted inwardly extends into the socket I23 and couples sleeve I2I and shaft 64 together as they will revolve in unison. The shifting means I25 consists of a compressing arm I42 (Figures 2 and 13) substantially of Z-form having its upper stretch I43 adapted to apply pressure against the outer end of plunger I4I. Operated from the sleeve I20 is an angle-shaped member I44 (Figure 13) including a horizontal stretch I45 formed with a convexo-concave portion seated on and fixedly secured to sleeve I20 as at I45. The member I44 also includes an upstanding stretch I46, formed intermediate its ends with a slot I41, through which extends the reduced outer end I46 of the lower stretch I43 of the arm I42. The end I43 of arm I42 is pivotally connected to stretch I45, as at I50. The stretch I45 is also seated upon and extends outwardly from a supporting bar I5I which is mounted and secured at one end thereof in the notch 46 (Figure 2) and has its other end formed with an inward extension I52 anchored to a standard I53 (Figure 1). The stretch I45 inwardly of the bar I5I (Figure 2) carriesa depending screw I54 (Figures 2 and 13) to which is secured the upper end of a coiled controlling spring I55. The lower end of the latter is anchored to a bar I56 secured upon the blocks I34. When the sleeve I20 is moved in a clockwise direction by shaft 10 it will carry the member I44 in a like direction against the action of its controlling spring- As member I44 moves in the direction stated, the pressure applying arm I42 will be carried therewith, whereby it will act upon plunger "I and compress the latter to an extent to cause it to couple'sleeve I2I with shaft 64 when opening I21 registers with socket I23, whereby the shaft 64 and sleeve [2| will revolve in unison.

Each expelling mechanism also includes a combined spring controlled, shiftable coin holder,

coin lowerer and carrier means which receives rexpellingmechanism. With reference to Fig ures 13 to 18, the said means includes a yokeshaped element or carrier I51 slidably mounted in one of the guideways, and as shown by way of example in Figure 13, it is arranged in guideway .41. The element I51 has its bottom formed with 13). The bottom of element I51 has its upper -5 face cut away to form a reduced portion I60 which is arranged over the guide piece I53. ,The element I51 is formed with an opening I6I registering with an opening I62 formed in the guide piece I58. The reduced portion I60 constitutes a seat for a carrier plate I63 secured upon the upper end of a vertically movable spring controlled peripherlly shouldered elevator I64 which passes through the openings I 6i, I62 and the extension I59. extend above the element I51 to dispose the carrier plate I63 in position to receive the inserted coin which is discharged from chute IllIby a pusher. The upper fact of plate I63 has pointed barbs I65 to prevent the slipping of the coin when 20 the elevator is lowered. The element I51 at its rear and spaced above the bottom thereof has secured therein a transversely extending, pivot bar I66 (Figures Band 15) upon which is pivotally mounted the inner end of a holding arm I61 25 which coacts with the plate I63 to maintain the coin on the latter when the elevator I64 is lowered. The arm I61 further functions in connection with a depressor to be referred to, for lowering the elevator I64 to an extent to provide for 30 the positioning of plate I63 upon the reduced portion I6I of the bottom of element I51 and for shiftingthe element I51 in an outward direction in guideway 41. A'controlling spring I60 is pro- .vided for arm I61. The latter is of a length to 35 extend over plate I63, and has itslower face formed with pointed barbs I10, which coact with the barbs I65 to preventthe shifting of the'coin from, off plate I63 when the elevator is, lowered and element I51 shifted in the direction as stated.

from the inner side of sleeve I20. By this ar- 50 rangement when sleeve I20 is revolved in a clockwise direction, the depressor 1 I14 will be carried therewith and lowered to engage and move the outer end of arm I61 downwardly to engage the coin on plate I63. The depressor I14 55 will further act, during the clockwisemovement of sleeve I20, to continue to move the outer' end of arm I61 downwardly whereby a like movement will be had to the elevator and in connection with arm I61 shift the element I51 in a direction to- 60. wards the chute I66. The depressor I14 will act to an extent upon elevator I64 to cause the-seating of theplate I63 upon the reduced portion I66 against the action of the controlling spring'of the elevator. The purpose of the foregoing opera- 1 tion is to dispose the inserted'coin in a position to be expelled into the conducting oi! chute I66.

.The latter will be hereinafter referred to.

Each expelling mechanism also includes a means for expelling the coin after the latter has 7 been moved to the position aforesaid. and with reference to Figures 13 to 16, the said means,

includes a slidable'expeller I16 which is slldably mounted on the bottom and travels in grooves I11 formed in the inner faces of the side walls of ele- The elevator I64 is of a length to normally 15 meat I51. The expeller I16 is cut out at its outer portion, as at I18 to partly surround the coin on plate I63, and to form an edge portion I19 to engage the coin, whereby on the outward sliding of the expeller I16, the coin will be expelled from within the guideway into the conducting ofl chute I88 (Figure 13). The operation of the expeller I16 is had through the medium of apair of spaced curved shifters I6I, which are connected to a pivot bar I82 suspended from the rear end of the expeller I16, as at I89. The shifters I8I are pivotally connected, as at I84 to the lower end of an upstanding actuating member I85, which is secured at its upper end as at I85 to and is operated from the sleeve I2I. When the latter is revolved by shaft 68 in a clockwise direction, the member I85 is carried therewith in a like direction, and provides for the moving of the shifters I8I towards the outer end of element I51 whereby the expeller I18 will be carried therewith in a like direction fix; an extent to expel the coin from off of plate With reference to Figures '7 to 13, the device includes a set of change deliverers as shown three in number, generally indicated at I86, I81 and I88. The change deliverer I86 acts to deliver simultaneously a quarter and four nickels respectively from the coin storage tubes I9, 28. The change deliverer I81 acts to deliver simultaneously four nickels from the coin storage tube 2I and the change deliverer I88 acts to deliver a nickel from coin storage tube'22. The deliverers I86, I81 and I88 are connected to the inner ends of and are operated by the expelling mechanisms H4, H and H1 respectively. The deliverers are slldably mounted on the base plate I8 and are positioned below and normally extend beyond the lower ends of the coin storage tubes. With reference to Figures 9 and 11, the deliverer I86 consists of a slide I89. The latter is integral with the inner end of the bottom of the element I 51 of the expelling mechanism H4. The, slide I89 is arranged below the tubes I9 and 28 and is formed of three stretches I98, I9I and I92. The stretch I98 is lengthwise slotted, as at I93 and is integral at one end with the element I 51. The stretch I98 at its other end merges into one end of stretch II9I, the latter being of greater height than stretch I98. The stretch I98 is formed with an opening I94 of a depth to receive four nickels and is also formed with a lengthwise slot I95 which intersects opening I94, as well as forming a continuation of slot I99. The stretch I9I at its other end merges into one end of the stretch Q82. The latter is of less height than stretch Q98 and is formed with an opening I96 of a depth to receive a quarter. The normal position of slide 9 is as shown in Figure 9 with the openings I98 and I96 arranged at the lower ends of tubes 28 and I9 for receiving four nickels and a quarter respectively. When element I51 of the expelling mechanism I I4 is moved in a direction toward the chute I88, the slide I89 is carried thereby whereby the four hickels and the quarter are transwith the inner end of the bottom of the element I51 of the expelling mechanism H5. The other end of stretch I99 merges into one end of stretch I98. The stretch I99 is lengthwise slotted as at 288. The stretch I98 is formed with an opening 28I of a depth to receive four nickels from tube 2|. The stretch I98 is also formed with a lengthwise slot 282 which intersects opening 28I and forms a continuation of slot 288. When element I51 of the expelling mechanism H5 is moved in a direction towards chute I 88, the slide I91 is carried thereby whereby the four nickels are transported to the opening 28 and discharged through the latter into the change delivery chute.

As the slide I91 moves in the direction as stated,

a nickel from tube 22.. The slide 203 is integral at one end with the inner end of the bottom of element I51 of the expelling mechanism H1 and is also formed with a lengthwise slot 285 intersecting opening 284. When element I51 of the expelling mechanism I I1 is moved towards chute I88, the slide 283 is carried therewith, whereby the nickel is transported to the opening 29 and discharged through the latter into the change delivery chute. As the slide moves in the direction as stated, the lower end of tube 22 is closed. The element I51 of each expelling mechanism is formed at its rear end with a pair of shoulders 286 (Figure 15) which coact with the expeller I16 for the purpose of shifting the element I51 to its normal position. The coaction of the parts referred to with respect to the expelling mechanisms H4, H5 and I" also provide for restoring the change deliverers I88, I81 and I88 respectively to normal position. Each expelling mechanism includes a controlling spring 281 (Figures 2, 3 and 4) for an expeller I16 and which acts to move the latter inwardly to abut the shoulders 286 whereby the element I 51 will be carried with the expeller I16, due to the pulling action of the controlling spring. The springs 281 are secured at one end with the lower ends of the actuating members I85, as at 288. As the change deliverers I86, I81 and I88 are connected to the elements I51 of the expelling mechanisms I I4, I I5 and I I1, it follows that when the said elements I51 are moved inwardly due to the coacting of the expellers I16, shoulders 286 and controlling springs 281 of mechanisms H4, H5 and I I1 the change deliverers will be restored to their normal position. I

With reference to Figures 2, '1, 9, and 13, there is arranged upon, as well as beingsecured to the stretches 93 of the guide forming members a plate 289 provided with a lateral extension 2I8 at one end. The plate 289 functions to retain the change deliverers and a slotted slide 2 extended from the element I51 of the expelling mechanism II6 upon the base plate I8. The extension 2) is of greater height than the body of the plate 289, is

apertured as at 2I2, and functions to retain that portion of change deliverer I86, which associates with tube I9, upon the base plate I 8. The lower end of tube I9 is secured in the opening 2I2 and is flush with the lower face of extension 2I8. The body of plate 289 functions to retain that portion of the change deliverer I65 which associates with the tube 28 upon base plate I8 and further functions to retain the change deliverers I81, I88 and the slide 2I I upon base plate I8. The

body of plate 222 is formed with three openings notch 2I2 is arranged between and in parallelspaced relation to the notches 2'I1, 2I2..

Each of the tubes 20, 2| and 22 has clamped thereto in encompassing relation and intermediate the ends thereof, a support 222 formed with a lateral apertured extension 22I at one side. The body of the'support anchored to tube 2| is not shown, but the lateral extension is. Fixed in the extensions 22I is a shaft 222 upon which is V loosely mounted the upper ends (Figure -2) of a set of spaced hangers 222, 224, 222, 222 extending downwardly through the notches 2 I2, 2", 2I2 and 2I9 respectively. The hangers 222, 224 and 222 extend through the change deliverers I22,

: .I21 and I28 and are operated from the coins'carried by said deliverers. The hanger 225 extends through the slide 2 and is operated by the outer wall of, the aperture in slide 2. hangers are independently 'shiftable. The hangers 222, 224 and 222 arearranged in the path of the coins carried by the change deliverers. The hanger 225 is arranged in the path of movement of slide 2. Pivotally connected to the lower end of each hanger and arranged below the base plate I2 is a shover 221. (Figure 13) for the chute I20. Supporting and guiding means 222 (Figure'13) common to all of the shovers is arranged below, extends lengthwise of and is secured to the base plate I2 adjacent the edge 25 thereof. The shovers 221 when moved to active 1 position extend beyond the means 222. The chute I20 has its upper end supported upon and the plate I2. The inner side wall 220 (Figure 13) of chute I20 is of less height than the outer side wall to provide for the chute I20 to partly extend under the base plate I2. The chute I20 has associated therewith a controlling means 22| (Figure 3) which is anchored at one end to a pin 222 depending from the lower portion of the chute. The other end of spring 22I is anchored to a pin 223 depending from the supporting and guiding means 222. The shovers 221 have their outer ends positioned in proximity to the wall 220 of chute I20. The latterhas its lower portion 222 (Figure 23) extending inwardly at an outward inclination. The function of chute I22 is for the purpos of conducting the expelled coins to a receiver 222 (Figure 23), but when the device is operated after the insertion of a coin of greater value than the sales price of the article and cannot make change due to the fact that the coin tubes are empty, the chute I22 functions to deliver such coin whenexpelled to the change delivering chute 222 (Figure 23). The normal position of the chute I22 relative to the chute 222 is as shown in Figure 23 whereby the portion 224 of chute I22 is arranged for discharging into chute 222. The latter has its inner side wall 221 out out at 222 for the purpose of having the lower end of chute I20 to extend into and be supported by wall 221, whereby if a coin has been expelled into chute I22 and the latter is in normal position, the coin. will be discharged into chute 222.

" ""l'hechute I22 is held in its normal position by the spring 222, and is shifted therefromby a shove: 221 when the latter is moved by the hange is-with which it is associated. The hanger 222 pivotally connected, as at 222 to the part I4 of operated by the four nickels carried by change deliverer I22; hanger 224 by the four nickels carried by change deliverer I21; hanger 222 by the wall of the aperture in slide 2 and hanger 222 by the nickel carried by change deliverer I22. The hangers are returned to normal position by the change deliverers and the slide 2| I and which The.

carry the shovers 221 therewith permitting of the chute I20 to assume its normal position. The

chute 222 is secured'against the lower face of-lo the base plate I2 below the openings 24, 22, 22,. and 29, extends forwardly from support I2 and through the cutout I1 for discharge into a cup its inner end on the outer end of stretch .24 I The stretch 222 is offset with respect to stretches 2, 242 and extends through the cutout I1.

With reference to Figure2: Secured upon the 22 body of the plate 209 is a strap 242, provided with anchoring means 244 for the outer ends of thecontrolling springs 201.

With reference to Figures 2 and 13, the device includes a group of coupled spaced guide and arv30 restor bars 242 disposed lengthwise thereof for the depressors I14. vThe group of bars 242 is anchored to the brackets 49, 20.

With reference to Figures '1, 9 and 10, the coin storage tubes I9, 20, 2| and 22 are provided at 22 their upper ends with external collars 242, 241, 242 and 249 respectively. 'The collars are flush with the upper ends of the tubes. Anchored upon the collar 242 is a square plate 220 provided with an opening 22I having its edges registering 40 with the inner'i'ace'of tube I2. Secured upon plate 220 is a plate 222 of half the size of plate 220. The plate 222 is formed with a semi-circular opening 222 having its edge registering with the edge of opening 22I. The .plate 222 is flush with 5 plate 220. Secured upon plate 222 is'a deflecto. 254 (Figurs 5 and 6) formed of a horizontally disposed stretch 222 and 'an upstanding stretch 222 disposed diametrically with respect to the upper end of tube I2. The deflector 224. when 50 tube I9 is-being filled with quarters, functions to direct the latter into the tube I2 from the upper end thereof.

With reference to Figures 2 and 7: Secured upon the collar-a241, 242 and 242 is anobim' plate 221, formed with openings 222, 222 and 222 registering respectively with the inner faces of the tubes 22, 2| and 22. The plate 221 is formed 'with a raised portion at the leading side of opening 222 to provide a cam surface 220' for a pur- 50 post to be referred to. Secured upon the plate221 is an oblong plate 2" formed with anelo'ngatcd slot 222 corresponding in width to the diameterof any one of the openings-222, 222 and 222. The

width of slot 222 however is such as to permit of 05- from and opposing the end 222 of plate'22I. The T v plates 251, 26I and 266 coact to'provide a coin filling chute 268 for the tubes 20, El and 22. The mouth of chute 268 is indicated at 268. It will be assumed that when tube 2| is filled with nickels, the edge of the uppermost nickel would slightly extend above the edge of opening 258 and the leading side of the latter was not raised. Under such conditions if tube 22 were to be filled the raised edge of the nickel referred to would arrest the travel of the nickels toward tube 22. By providing the cam surface 268i the objection referred to its obviated, as the nickels traveling towards tube 22 would be elevated above and clear the edge of the uppermost nickel of thestack of nickels within tube 2|.

The receiver 235 is to be arranged within a forwardly extending angle-shaped bracket 269 which is anchored to and extends forwardly from support I5.

The device includes means for forcing an inserted cent from the chute I I. With reference to Figure 19, the top member III of chute IN is formed with an opening 210 and a slot 21I leading from the outer side of said opening 210 to the outer edge of member II. Operating in the slot 21I is a pusher 212 having a bevelededge 213 for the purpose of engaging and expelling the cent out of chute IOI through and clear opening 218. The pusher 212 is carried by and operated from the pusher I I 3 of the pusher mechanism 11 for the nickels. The diameter of the cent will prevent it from passing into that stretch of the chute IIII for the reception of the dimes.

With reference to Figure 24, the various elements and mechanisms of the device are arranged within a housing 214 having one of its side walls hinged to constitute a door and which carries a lock for maintaining it in closed position. The hinged wall and lock are not shown, as the construction and arrangement thereof is obvious. The front wall 215 of housing 214 is slotted at its lower portion, as at 216 and cup 288 is arranged at slot 216. The front wall 2151s also formed with an opening 211 for the passage of the primary operating shaft 62 with handle 68 disposed outwardly of wall 215. The top wall 218 of housing 215 is formed with slots 219', 288 and 28I. The slot 218 is provided for the insertion of a coin into the chute llll; the slot 288 for filling tube I9 with quarters; and slot 280 for supplying nickels to the chute 268 for the purpose of filling the tubes 20, 2| and 22.

Theoperation of each of the several mechanisms and change deliverers has been referred to, but with respect to a general operation of the device it will be stated that the expelling mechanisms and change deliverers are not operated unless a coin of the same value and of greater value than a nickel is inserted into chute IOI. The pusher mechanisms may be operated at any time. Nowit will be assumed that a coin of the value of a half dollar is inserted in chute IM and that it passes to the lower end of that stretch of chute IOI which is to receive the coin. The operator then shifts the handle 63 in a clockwise direction' causing the operation of shaft 62 which will provide for the moving of shaft 14 in an anticlockwise direction causing the operation of all of the pusher mechanisms, but the pusher mechanism 15 will act to push the coin from the chute MI in a direction to provide for the coupling of sleeve I28 of the expelling mechanism I I4 to shaft which is moving in a direction corresponding to the direction of movement of shaft 62. When sleeve I20 of the expelling mechanism is coupled to shaft 10 it will be carried with the latter caus-' ing thereby the coupling of sleeve I2I to shaft 84 and at this point shafts 62 and 64 will move in unison. The sleeve I20 functions to provide for the holding of the coin upon the -6 elevator and the shifting of element I 51 of mechanism H4 in a direction towards the chute I80.

. As element I51 moves in a direction towards chute I80, it will move the slide I89 of change deliverer I86 to an extent and in a direction to provide for '10 the discharge of a quarter and four nickels into the change conducting chute 236. After the element I51 has been shifted in a manner as stated, the sleeve I2I provides for the ejector I16 of mechanism II4 to expel the coin into the chute I80. As the slide I88 moves in the direction aforesaid, the nickels carried by. such slide will shift the lower end of the hanger 223 in a. direction towards chute I80. Such movement of hanger 223 will provide for the shover 221, connected to 20 the lower end thereof, to engage the chute I80 and swing the latter outwardly on its pivot to an extent whereby chute I80 will conduct the coin to the receptacle 235. When the depresser I14 is moved clear of or releases arm I61, the plate I63 will rise with arm I 61, expeller I51 will pass under arm I 61 in a forward direction and the depressed end of the latter will elevate due to the action of controlling spring I68, at which time the coin will be expelled from off of the elevator by the expeller I18. The latter is moved forwardly against the action of spring 231.

The sleeves I20 and I2I are uncoupled from shafts 10, 64 respectively when pressure is relieved upon the means I24 and upon coupler II8, after which as each of the sleeves are spring controlled they are returned to their normal position, as when uncoupled they are free to revolve about their shafts. The shafts 62, 64, 10 and 14 are returned to their normal position by the action of the controlling spring 83. Pressure is relieved upon the coupler II8 when the arm I 3| clears the plunger I36 due to the coupler I I8 being carried by the sleeve I20, when the latter is revolved to an extent to clear the said plunger. Pressure is relieved upon the coupler II9 when the sleeve I 2I is revolved by shaft 66 to an extent to clear the means I25. Immediately after the release of the sleeves I20, I2I the shafts 64, 10 and 14 as well as shaft 62 are returned to normal position.

What I claim is:-

1. In a change making device, an inserted coin receiving chute having a normal open intake end and being closed at its other end, said chute having its inner side provided with spaced outlets for the discharge of the coins inserted therein, pusher mechanisms extending into said chute from the outer side of the latter, operating transversely of said chute and coacting with said outlets for discharging the inserted coins, a bodily shiftable pivoted spring controlled coin conduct ing chute bodily slidable spring and inserted coin controlled expell ng mechanisms for receiving the inserted coins from the receiving chute and for expelling them into the conducting chute, change deliverers connected to, bodily movable with and operated from all but one of said expelling mechanisms for transporting the change to be delivered, a change delivering chute commonto and for receiving the change from said deliverers, said 7 conducting chute normally opening into the discharge end of said delivering chute, operating means for the pusher mechanisms and the expelling mechanisms, and conducting chute shifting means arranged in the path of the change being of the change by the delivery chute for shifting said conducting chute from its normal position.

2. In a change making device, an inserted coin receiving chute having a normal open intake end and being closed at its other end, said chute having its inner side provided with spaced outlets for the discharge of the coins inserted there in, pusher mechanisms extending into said chute from the outer side of the latter, operating transversely of said chute and coacting with said out lets for discharging the inserted coins, a bodily shiitable pivoted spring controlled coin conducting chute bodily slidable spring and inserted coin controlled expelling mechanisms 'for receiving the inserted coins, from the receiving chute and for expelling them into the conducting chute, change deliverers connected to, bodily movable with and change in the deliverers prior to the reception Y of the change by the delivery chute for shifting said conducting chute from its normal position, and means operatedfrom the said one of said expelling mechanisms for operating said conducting chute shifting means when the inserted coin whichcontrols the said one mechanism is of a value requiring no change.

3. In a change making device for delivering change therefrom of a value equal to that between a predetermined value and the value of coins inserted therein 01 diflerent greater values than said predetermined value, a slidable change deliverer having means for simultaneously transporting change consisting of a group of. superposed coins of like value and a single coin of a greater value than any one of the coins of the group to spaced points for simultaneous discharge of the coins of said group and single coin, a slidable change deliverer for simultaneously transporting change consisting ofa group of superposed coins of like value to a single point for simultaneous discharge of the coins of such group, a slidable change deliverer for transporting change consisting of a single coin to a point of discharge, a set of. slidable spring controlled inserted coin expelling mechanisms, the said mechanisms, other than one thereof being associated with and selectively operating said deliverers, an actuating structure for and common to said mechanisms, each of said deliverers being fixed to and bodily moving with its associated expelling mechanism, each of said expelling mechanisms for receiving and expelling an inserted coin ot'a dit- Ierent value than that received and expelled from .any one of the other expelling mechanisms and including a spring controlled normally inactive operating mechanism therefor and a controlling means arranged inthe path oi and movable to active position by,the inserted coin which is to be'received and expelled thereby to provide for the coupling of said operating means to said structure,.pusher mechanisms operated trom'said actuating structure ior pushing the inserted coins into said expelling mechanisms to make said control- -ling means active, a coin conducting chute arranged relatively to and common to said expelling mechanisms for receiving the inserted coins therefrom, said chute being pivotally mounted, shiftable relative to said expelling mechanism and normally in non-shifted position for returning the 5 inserted coins, and means forshifting said chute from normal for retaining the inserted coins.

' 4. A change making device constructed in accordance with claim 3 having each expelling mechanism provided with a carriage, a vertically 10 movable elevator connected to the latter, and a slidable expeller mounted in and slidable relative to the carriage, said carriage, elevator, and expeller being bodily movable together.

5 A change making deviceconstructed in ac- 5 cordance with claim 3, the combination-therewith of means for positioning inserted coins of different values at a point to be engaged by said pusher mechanismasaid means having grooves for the entrance therein and outlets therefrom of coins 20 acted upon bysaid pusher mechanisms.

6. A change making. device constructed in accordance with claim 3, the combination therewith of a pair of coin storage tubes associated with that deliverer for transporting a single coin and 25' a group, of coins, a coin storage tube associated with each of the other deliverers, and a-change delivering chute associated with said deliverers and having a cutout in one sidefor the passage therein ofthe discharge end of said shiftable 30 chute. i

7. A change making deviceconstructed accordance with claim 3, the combination therewith of means for positioning inserted coins of difierent values at a point to be engaged by said pusher '35 mechanisms, said means having grooves for the entrance therein and outlets. therefrom for the coins acted upon by said pusher mechanisms, a

pair of coin storage tubes associated with that deliverer for transporting a single coin and a 40 group of coins, a coin storage tube associated with each of the other deliverers, a'change delivering chute associated with said deliverers, and said conducting chute for thecoins received and expelled by said expelling mechanisms being spring controlled. I v

8. In a change making device, bodily "shiftable' spring and inserted coin controlled expelling mechanisms for receiving and expelling coins inserted into the device, means for positioning inserted coins relative'to said expelling mechanisms, pusher mechanisms extendinginto said means for discharging the inserted coins laterallytherefrom into said expelling mechanisms, change deliverers connected to, bodily movable with and operated from all, but one of said expelling meching the chute from normal for retaining the in- 5 serte'd coins. g

9. In a change making device, bodily shiftable spring and inserted coin controlled expelling mechanisms for receiving and expelling coins inserted into the device, means for positioning inserted coins relative tosaid expelling mechanlsms, pusher mechanisms extending into saidmeans for discharging the inserted coins later: ally therefrom into said expelling mechanisms, 1

change deliverers connected to, bodily movable with and operated from all, but one of said expelling mechanisms transporting change to be delivered, a spring controlled actuating structure for said expelling mechanisms, means carried by said structure for operating said pusher mechanisms, a stationary chute for delivering the change, a pivoted chute' for conducting off the expelled coins, said conducting chute having its discharge end normally opening into said change delivery chute, and conducting chute shifting means arranged in the path of the change being transported by said deliverers and shifted by the change in the deliverers prior to the reception of the change by the delivery chute from shifting the conducting chute from its normal position.

10. In a change making device, bodily shiftable spring and inserted coin controlled expelling mechanisms for receiving and expelling coins inserted into the device, means for positioning inserted coins relative to said expelling mechanisms, pusher mechanisms extending into said means for discharging the inserted coins laterally therefrom intosaid expelling mechanisms, change deliverers connected to, bodily movable with and operated from all, but one of said expelling mechanisms transporting change to be delivered, a

spring controlled actuating structure for said expelling mechanisms; a spring controlled shiftable inserted coi-n returning and retaining conducting chute common to the expelling mechanisms and normally in non-shifted position for receiving an inserted coin, for returning the latter, a conducting chute shifting means for moving the latter from normal for retaining an inserted coin, means carried by said structure for operating said pusher mechanisms, and means operated from the said one of said expelling mechanisms for operating said conducting chute shifting means when the inserted coin which controls the said one mechanism is of a value requiring no change.

11. In a change making device for delivering change therefrom of a value equal to that between a predetermined value and the value of coins inserted therein of different greater values than said predetermined value, a slidable change deliverer having means for simultaneously transporting change consisting of a group of superposed coins of like value and a single coin of a greater value than any one of the coins of the group to spaced points for simultaneous discharge of the coins of said group and single coin, a slidable change deliverer for simultaneously transporting change consisting of a group of superposed coins of like value to a single point for simultaneous discharge of the coins of such group, a slidable change deliverer for transporting change consisting of a single coin to a point of discharge, an actuating structure for and com- Y mon to said deliverers and including a set of coupling mechanisms each having its operation controlled by the diameterof an inserted coin for selectively connecting a deliverer to said actuat- I ing structure 'to be operated by the latter, and pusher mechanisms operated from said actuating structure for pushing the inserted coins inwardly to make the coupling mechanisms active.

12. In a change making device for delivering change therefrom of a value equal to thatbetween a predetermined value and the value of coins inserted therein of diflerent greater values than said predetermined value, ,a slidable change deliverer having means for simultaneously transporting change consisting of a group of superposed coins of like value and'a single coin of a greater value than any one of the coins of the group to spaced points for simultaneous discharge of the coins of said group and single coin,

a slidable change deliverer ,for simultaneously transporting change consisting of a group of superposed coins of like value to a single point for simultaneous discharge of the coins of such group, a slidable change deliverer for transporting change consisting of a single coin to a point of discharge, an actuating structure for and common to said deliverers and including a set of coupling mechanisms each having its operation controlled by the diameter of an inserted coin for selectively connecting a deliverer to said actuating structure to be operated by the latter, andpusher mechanisms operated from said actuating structure for pushing the inserted coins inwardly to make the coupling mechanisms active, an inserted coin conducting chute having spaced means for the passage therefrom in a horizontal direction towards said coupling mech- 5 anisms of the inserted coins, said means being formed with provisions for arresting the travel of the inserted coins in said chute, and said pusher mechanisms operating through said spaced means.

MORRIS DORMAN. 

